A few weeks ago, Daddy Yankee challenged his followers to send videos dancing to his new song “Dura” and a grandma showed him she’s got the moves! Daddy Yankee loved the video of her stepping along to the dance hit, next to her workout teacher at a gym class, and reposted it. “The abuelita is dura. She looks so beautiful dancing. It’s one of my favorite videos,” the reggaeton star said in his caption.

The singer has been reposting his favorite videos of the “Dura” challenge. He also shared the sexy dance video posted by Zuleyka Rivera on her Instagram. The Puerto Rican actress and former Miss Universe, who was the model for Yankee and Luis Fonsi’s record-breaking music video “Despacito,” drove social media wild with her own “Dura” video. In mere hours, her clip garnered over 1,700,000 views and thousands of comments.

The catchy song, which is about a girl who is “dura” (“hot”), is inspiring people of all ages to get up and dance. Daddy Yankee’s followers fell in love with the grooving grandma, showering her with compliments. “That’s going to be me at that age,” one said. “She’s divine,” another gushed. “The best one of all!” a third chimed in. The endearing clip already has over 3 million views — Zuleyka Rivera has fierce competition.

A video of an 88-year-old Irish lady dancing to Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” also went viral last year. Apparently the reggaeton star is a hit with older generations too.

Marc Anthony got fans excited when he posted a photo of himself with Luis Miguel Dec. 30 on Instagram.

The image shows the two singers in a fraternal embrace, with Miguel holding Anthony’s hand over his shoulder and the Puerto Rican singer pointing his index finger at his Mexican colleague and friend as a sign of admiration. “Get ready for this new year,” Anthony’s caption reads, generating endless comments about a possible musical collaboration. “Wow, what a duo!” one says. “Will you sing together?” another asks. “The biggest in the world,” a third follower chimes in.

Although they haven’t made any official announcements about recording or touring together, Latin music–loving throngs online are raving about the salsa crooner and the ballad king joining forces on a future project. A post by Marc Anthony’s friend Enrique Santos on Jan. 1 — showing a photo of Santos, Anthony and Miguel with a view of Miami at night in the background — only fueled hopes of a collab. “We keep making history and hacking the system #MagnusStrong 2018,” Santos wrote.

Producer Sergio George, a longtime friend and musical partner of Anthony’s, also shared a pic with the two singers last week, further teasing the possibility of their recording music together. “Like Marc said: Get ready for this new year,” George posted.

Another photo shared by Luis Miguel fans on social media shows the two singers with urban Cuban duo Gente de Zona, which raises the question of whether the reggaeton stars will also be part of a musical collaboration with Anthony and Miguel. Or were they just having fun in Miami?

A video shared by an onlooker that went viral shows Anthony and Miguel partying on a boat in Miami with a mariachi band. Will they record a tropical song or ballad? A bolero salsa fusion? Time will tell!

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Reggaeton star Nicky Jam is mourning the death of his grandmother. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, the singer showed his affection for his abuela, whom he called his angel. “Today my grandmother went to heaven. She was 91 years old. She was my grandma, my mom and now she is an angel that watches over me from the sky. I will miss you so much, your great advice, the coffee you made in the morning, your food, those long conversations. I love you. May you rest in peace,” he shared on Nov. 19 with an endearing photo of himself kissing her forehead.

Nicky Jam’s career is on fire. He wowed the crowd with his performance of “El Amante” at the Latin Grammy awards last week, and he’s recently rolled out successful collaborations with Shakira (“Perro Fiel”) and Daddy Yankee and Romeo Santos (“Bella y Sensual”). No matter how in-demand he is, the singer would make always make time to visit his grandma, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, in Puerto Rico. In recent posts, he expressed sadness that she couldn’t recognize him the last few times he saw her.

The 36-year-old singer of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent did not reveal the details of her death, but seemed devastated by her loss. He shared a black and white portrait of himself looking sad and pensive with no caption on Nov. 19. His followers commented on the image, showering him with love and support.

The artist, whose real name is Nicky Caminero, is turning to his his wife Colombian model Angelica Cruz, 35, at this difficult time. He married Cruz in a romantic ceremony in Medellin in February. “She is the only person that makes me feel real in this surreal life in the music industry,” he told Reuters about the love of his life. “Everything is crazy and she makes me feel secure and like a normal human being. She is really kind and I said: ‘I have to keep her.’ I had many bad relationships in the past, nobody like her. She is a jewel. So I said: ‘I’m going to marry this woman in front of the whole world.'”

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Daddy Yankee is helping Puerto Rico, where he was born and still lives, with a $1 million donation toward hurricane relief. That is on top of the $300,000 he already gave to local organizations and his efforts to fly in much needed supplies. The star returned to the island on Sept. 28 after being on tour and had an emotional reunion with his wife and kids, his rep told People. He's been married to Mireddys González since 1994, and the two are parents to daughters Yamilet and Jesaaelys and son Jeremy.

"As a Puerto Rican who lives on the island, I felt the call, that the rebuilding of my country has to be for a long term," he said in a statement. "In this initial phase, I want to make sure that every person has a plate to eat. In the long run, my commitment is work to ensure that the largest number of families on the island have a safe roof."

The reggaeton artist revealed his $1 million donation will be divided among Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross, and local organizations in Puerto Rico. "Honestly, I just got up and my heartbeat was like a crazy adrenaline rush," he continued. "I said, 'I got to do something. I got to do something because I live there, my family's there.' I asked myself, 'Okay, what can I do right now? Gather supplies, get everybody involved, and try to bring all the supplies to Puerto Rico.' That's what I'm working on right now with the community, my fans, and everybody in a position of power to donate for Puerto Rico." The 40-year-old is yet another artist who has joined the efforts to rebuild after the catastrophic damage left behind by Hurricane Maria.

The numbers speak for themselves. Daddy Yankee is number one in the world.

The Puerto Rican reggaeton artist, whose hits include ‘Gasolina’ and most recently ‘Despacito – Remix,’ generated over 44,735,586 monthly listeners on Spotify. This milestone crowns him as the number one artist worldwide, as confirmed by the global music streaming service.

This achievement by the Latin artist, who is currently on his European tour “Tamo En Vivo,” isn’t only for the international music market, which includes all genres, but he also earned the number one spot for Latin music on Spotify.

“Being the first Latin artist to reach #1 in Spotify marks a precedent not only for my career but for the industry in general,” Daddy Yankee told Associated Press in an email. “The musical digital revolution has unified the world, and this is the proof. We are all in the same boat with no labels or stereotypes.”

Daddy Yankee also revealed that when he began his career over 20 years ago, there were those who doubted he could make in the music industry—or even as an international star at that. However, he didn’t let any of the skepticism shape this future. “But I never stopped. I had to keep fighting. I had to make big sacrifices, to miss important moments with my family, to feel the prejudice of many people that didn’t open the doors for me,” he said.

Rocio Guerrero, Spotify’s head of Latin culture, shows and editorial added: “Spotify has been supporting Latin music for many years, and this is the moment that shows our passion and love for the genre are equally supported by our audience. We are grateful for all of our artists, and specifically for Daddy Yankee’s influence in bringing global appreciation to Latin music.”

Spotify recently reached more than 140 million users with over 2 billion playlists. Daddy Yankee’s playlist is titled “This is: Daddy Yankee” and can be accessed via cellphone, computer or tablet.

“Thanks to all the fans and colleagues that gave me the opportunity to collaborate with them. We did it!” said Yankee.

NEW YORK — Singer Daddy Yankee ousted Ed Sheeran from the No. 1 spot on Spotify to become the first Latino artist to lead the music platform.

The Puerto Rican superstar of reggaeton has hits that include "Gasolina," ''Shaky Shaky" and "Despacito," a song co-written with Luis Fonsi. He's surpassed 44,735,586 monthly listeners to reach the first global spot, Spotify announced Sunday in an email sent to The Associated Press.

The fireworks at the Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular on Tuesday wasn’t the only thing lighting up the stage, Jennifer Lopez joined the festivities to premiere her highly anticipated Spanish-language song “Ni Tu Ni Yo,” which features reggaeton group Gente de Zona.

“The song is really about when love takes you by surprise — ‘Ni Tú Ni Yo,’ ‘Not You, Not Me’ really expected this to happen, you know? That’s what it’s about, it’s one of those things that when love comes, it just comes, it doesn’t announce itself, and then it just takes over — ha! — you know what I mean? That’s what the song is about, which is why I love it so much,” the World of Dance judge told Extra about the song. Could it be about her sizzling romance with boyfriend Alex Rodriguez?

Are you dancing to #NiTuNiYo?!? Tell me about it!

— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) July 5, 2017

Although the performance did recieve positive feedback on social media, J.Lo also faced negative responses because of her revealing outfits, for performing a Spanish song in celebration of an American holiday and also for posting an edited photo wearing the American flag.

“I feel like this representation of the flag is disrespectful,” commented one user on her Instagram post.

With the track available on streaming services, the music video for the upbeat summer single will be released on Telemundo on July 10, according to Billboard.

The 47-year-old thanked her fans on Instagram for quickly getting the single up on the music charts. “Sooo happy you guys love the song as much as I do!!” she wrote on Instagram. And fans of the Shades of Blue actress weren’t the only ones to be acknowledged. Lopez also thanked her ex-husband and father to her twins Marc Anthony. The salsa singer helped his ex-wife create the album as an executive producer. The duo has remained friendly as co-parents and have shared the stage numerous times since their split.

“Ni Tu Ni Yo” is the second song off Lopez’s upcoming Spanish-language album to be released, the singer performed her first single “Mirate” at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in April. Her new album is set to drop in the fall.

Cuba's new generation of independent bloggers who write about everything from cultural events to reggaeton artists to politics are worried their new-found free writing space will close due to increased tensions once again with the U.S.

Cuba's new generation of independent bloggers who write about everything from cultural events to reggaeton artists to politics are worried their new-found free writing space will close due to increased tensions once again with the U.S.

“Despacito (Remix)” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (feat. Justin Bieber)The current frontrunner for Song of the Sumer is Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito.” The mostly Spanish-language song has been sitting at the top of the Hot 100 for weeks after rocketing from No. 48 to the top 10 after Justin Bieber hopped on a remix last month. Should the reggaeton-pop single take home the Song of the Summer crown, it would be a huge coup for Fonsi, a Puerto Rican superstar who hasn’t previously had a crossover hit in the U.S.

“I’m the One” by DJ Khaled (feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne)Odds are Justin Bieber will rule the summer of 2017. Between “Despacito” and the breezy DJ Khaled posse cut “I’m the One,” Bieber — who doesn’t even have an album out this year — is on two of the biggest songs heading into the season. Since the song’s debut at No. 1 in May, it’s dipped a bit but held steady in the top five, suggesting that the lightweight summer tune could have a long life ahead.

“That’s What I Like” by Bruno MarsBruno Mars is a radio staple and arguably one of the biggest male pop stars in the game — after only Bieber and Drake, depending on your definition of “pop.” “That’s What I Like,” the inescapable and impeccably constructed throwback jam from Mars’ 2016 album “24K Magic,” has been sitting tight at No. 2 after previously topping of the chart, suggesting it could be around for a while.

“HUMBLE.” by Kendrick LamarKendrick Lamar unseated Ed Sheeran back in April, bringing an end to the British singer-songwriter’s stranglehold on the No. 1 slot when he announced his return with the undeniable single “HUMBLE.” and it’s Last Supper-referencing video. The song hasn’t left the top five since.

“LOYALTY.” by Kendrick Lamar (feat. Rihanna)Would it truly be summer if Rihanna wasn’t playing? “LOYALTY.,” Lamar’s Rihanna-featuring second single off “DAMN.” peaked at No. 14 before soon falling off the charts, but one would be a fool to count out the woman who basically invented the concept of Song of the Summer in the first place. Should the song get a second wind (maybe with a memorable video?), it’s not hard to imagine the sputtering ode to devotion making that essential crossover to pop stations.

“Mask Off” by Future“Mask Off,” with its flute-heavy Metro Boomin beat, wasn’t even supposed to be a single. But when Future released his self-titled fifth album earlier this year, listeners immediately latched onto the song as the album’s obvious standout, sending it up the charts on the strength of its streaming numbers. Since it was released as on official single in April, the song, with its catchy Tommy Butler flute sample, has held strong in the top 10.

“XO TOUR Llif3” by Lil Uzi VertLil Uzi Vert is part of a new generation of rappers who confuses old-school hip-hop types, but even they can’t deny his popularity. The self-described “rockstar” earned his third platinum single with “XO Tour Llif3,” the nihilistic hit single from his latest EP “Luv Is Rage 1.5.” The song has been a favorite on Soundcloud for months, long before it ever made a dent on Billboard’s charts.

“Stay” by Zedd (feat. Alessia Cara)Like the Chainsmokers and Halsey, and Calvin Harris and Rihanna before them, Zedd and Alessia Cara have leveraged the producer-pop star collaboration to take over pop radio airwaves. The combination of Cara’s distinct vocals and Zedd’s frenetic production is a refreshing take on the EDM-lite aesthetic that’s dominated the charts lately, and “Stay” is sure to continue its steady climb upward into the summer months.

“2U” by David Guetta (feat. Justin Bieber)Bieber has reinvented himself as the go-to male vocalist for producers looking to achieve crossover success. The pop star’s loyal fanbase sent both DJ Snake’s “Let Me Love You” and Major Lazer’s “Cold Water” to the top five last year, not to mention the Jack U collab “Where Are U Now,” which went to No. 8. So it would be foolish to count out Bieber’s latest feature, even though it faces an uphill battle given its relatively late mid-June release.

“Know No Better” by Major Lazer (feat. Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Major Lazer)Whether or not “Know No Better” has the momentum to reach Song of the Summer-level ubiquity, it’s sure to be a hit. With bouncy piano-driven verses and a synth dance chorus, “Know No Better” is sure to become a radio and party hit on par with, if not bigger than, it’s predecessor “Cold Water.” Prepare to hear it all season.

“Slide” by Calvin Harris (feat. Frank Ocean and Migos)None of Harris’ three singles from his upcoming album “Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1” have come anywhere close to the success his 2016 Rihanna collab “This Is What You Came For,” but the sleek west coast bounce of “Slide” is certainly deserving. With bleary-eyed vocals from the elusive Frank Ocean and guest verses from the biggest rap group going, “Slide” recently peaked at No. 25, making it a long-shot contender for certain, but one worth rooting for.

“Cut to the Feeling” by Carly Rae JepsenAn unreleased B-side repurposed for the soundtrack to an animated movie, Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Cut to the Feeling” is better than it has any right to be. With its massive, joyful chorus, the song hits like a shot of dopamine to the brain, instantly brightening even the sunniest summer day. It’s not a real contender for Song of the Summer — the single failed to chart at all — but an undeniable banger like this one demands consideration.

Right now, for two weeks running, the #1 hit in America is the Justin Bieber-assisted remix of "Despacito," Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's reggaeton hit. (Our own Chris DeVille wrote a great column
about it.) The song was an international monster hit long before Bieber jumped on board, and the video
for the all-Spanish version…

Daddy Yankee feels streaming his music online has finally revealed a hidden reality about Latin artists' popularity.
The reggaeton icon, who this week reached the No. 4 spot in Billboard's Hot 100 with a new version of his and Luis Fonsi's megahit "Despacito'' featuring Justin Bieber, also saw it land on Spotify's No. 12 global hits and No. 2 on its Viral 50 chart, above songs by Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Bieber.
"I really feel very blessed to...